SAN JOSE – A San Jose martial arts instructor was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of having unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, according to authorities.
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The incident was reported Jan. 17, San Jose police Officer Tanya Hernandez said in a news release Tuesday.
Officers identified Bernie Barrozo, 28, of San Jose, as a suspect in the case and learned he was an instructor at a martial arts studio in the 800 block of Coleman Avenue, according to Hernandez.
An investigation also revealed Barrozo was a former behavioral therapist for children with autism in San Jose.
On March 6, detectives arrested Barrozo in San Jose and booked him into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on charges of unlawful sexual intercourse and oral copulation with a minor.
Anyone with information related to the case or similar cases can contact Detective Zanotto at [email protected] or Detective Santos at [email protected], or both at 408-277-3214. Tips can also be left with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-7867 or at siliconvalleycrimestoppers.org.
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